Creative Horizons: Equipping Our Classroom for Success

Funded Jun 12, 2024

I wanted to take a moment to share how much of a difference your generosity has made in our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students now have access to new resources such as Staples 1 Subject Notebooks, an Echo Dot Smart Speaker, Astrobrights Colored Paper, dry erase boards and pocket sleeves, Fraction Stax manipulatives, and a variety of organizational tools. These materials have transformed the way we approach learning.

When the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious! My students were eager to explore and immediately began using the new resources. One particularly memorable moment came when we used the Fraction Stax during a lesson on solving equations with fractions. For many of my students, fractions have always been a challenging concept, but using these hands-on tools allowed them to visualize the process and break down problems step by step. Seeing their "aha" moments as they successfully solved complex problems was incredibly rewarding.

One student, Jason*, who often finds math confusing, shared how the manipulatives made equations feel more manageable. He told me, "I finally get it! It makes sense when I can see it this way." Your contribution has not only provided essential resources but has also boosted their confidence and engagement.

Your generosity has opened new doors for my students, and I am deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in their potential and supporting our classroom. I can't wait to share more of their successes with you.

With heartfelt appreciation,”

With gratitude,

Ms. Flora